David Ferguson
Beaumont,TX
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
DKF Relty LLC
01.2018 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Generated over $2,000,000 in profits.
Owner/Operator
Doguets Crawfish Farm
07.2013 - 01.2018
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Founded and managed crawfish business, growing revenue to over $400,000 in first year.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
Insurance Agent Owner/Operations Manager
Farmers Insurance Exchange
05.2008 - 06.2013
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Generated $200,000+ in annual revenue from nothing.
Outside Sales Representative
Hartmann Building Specialties
04.2005 - 05.2008
- Prospected and conducted face-to-face sales calls with business executives and directors throughout assigned territory.
- Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
- Negotiated terms and contracts with clients to maintain profitable sales.
- Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings, and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
- Collaborated with internal teams to fulfill orders and meet customer needs
- Exceeded monthly sales targets and quotas consistently.
- Performed material takeoffs using blueprints.
- Exceeded this positions highest annual sales of $1,200,000 by precipitating $1,700,000 during first year with Hartmann Building Specialties.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05.2005
Biology
Ranger College
Ranger, TX05.2003
High School Diploma -
Hardin-Jefferson High School
Sour Lake, TX05.2002
Skills
- Operations Management
- Operations Oversight
- Sales Negotiation
- Business Planning
- Documentation and Reporting
- Proficient in Math and Geometry
- Time Management
Timeline
Owner/Operator
DKF Relty LLC
01.2018 - Current
Owner/Operator
Doguets Crawfish Farm
07.2013 - 01.2018
Insurance Agent Owner/Operations Manager
Farmers Insurance Exchange
05.2008 - 06.2013
Outside Sales Representative
Hartmann Building Specialties
04.2005 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Lamar University
Biology
Ranger College
High School Diploma -
Hardin-Jefferson High School